A Wireless Soundbar Is a Mandatory Upgrade for Every TV

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Soundbars have become a must-have companion for just about every new TV out there. Our wireless picks will not only play nicely with your brand-new 4K TV, but also connect and stream sound from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop! Today's finest offerings are also compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands.

Note: Even though they're wireless, many of these soundbars require users to connect them to their TV with an HDMI or an optical cable. The term "wireless" usually means that they have Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi connectivity, which allows them to pair with devices other than your TV.

Why is the Yamaha YAS-209 the best wireless soundbar? It has an elegant design, a bundled wireless subwoofer, effortless setup, impressive audio performance, and support for Amazon's Alexa virtual assistant, all at a reasonable price point. The product also received high review scores from CNET and Digital Trends.

The soundbar support DTS Virtual:X-enhanced content for a truly cinematic audio experience. In addition to Wi-Fi connectivity, the YAS-209 soundbar has Bluetooth as well. You can tweak the device's settings via a mobile app.

Expensive, yes, but the Bose Soundbar 700 is as feature-packed as it is elegant with its glass and metal finish. It's compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, as well as Apple AirPlay 2 wireless playback.

The product's audio performance is worthy of its price tag. Bose also gives you the opportunity to add more audio components to the Soundbar 700 and turn it into a full-fledged surround sound system.

Priced below $100, the 32-inch Vizio SB322On-F6 soundbar is our favorite pick for frugal shoppers. The 2.0-channel offering has easy setup, excellent sound quality for its price point, as well as support for premium cinematic audio standards like Dolby Audio, DTS TruSurround, and DTS Virtual:X.

The soundbar has Bluetooth connectivity, so you can connect your mobile devices and stream audio content. If you can stretch your budget a bit more, consider this Vizio variant with a wireless subwoofer instead — it'll deliver a more immersive audio experience with deeper bass.

The Sonos Beam is the best compact soundbar on the market. It has a beautiful design, excellent audio quality, and compatibility with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant. Apple AirPlay 2 support is also on board for a good measure. Like all Sonos products, the Beam is incredibly easy to install.

You can make the Beam soundbar the centerpiece of a new Sonos multiroom audio system, or seamlessly integrate it into one you already have.

The Soundcore Infini Pro wireless soundbar by Anker, just like the brand’s wireless noise-canceling earbuds I recently tested, has design and audio performance worthy of a higher price tag. Unlike its similarly priced rivals, the device is even compatible with Dolby Atmos-enhanced content.

The product’s impressive sound comes courtesy of six audio drivers. They include a duo of subwoofers for a surprisingly thumping bass experience — meaning you won't miss a separate subwoofer.

Of course, you can also play your favorite tunes on the Infini Pro from your smartphone via a Bluetooth 5.0 connection. A mobile app allows you to tweak the device’s settings and switch sound modes.

Underneath the unassuming looks of the Samsung Q70R Series wireless soundbar lies a multimedia powerhouse with Dolby Atmos and the tech giant's cutting-edge audio tech, dubbed Samsung Acoustic Beam. It will instantly transform your living room into a movie theater with a three-dimensional sound experience. The product received a high review score from TechRadar.

The device's wireless subwoofer delivers amazing bass regardless of the onscreen content. Its available audio modes include one dedicated to gaming. I really like that the soundbar can connect with the latest Samsung TVs without the need of a cable.

The Sonos PLAYBASE can either slot under your TV or support it (hence the name). The device delivers room-filling, thunderous sound with excellent quality from 10 built-in audio drivers. It's equally great for movies and for listening to your favorite music.

Like all Sonos products, the PLAYBASE has easy setup, as well as multiroom audio support. Apple AirPlay 2 connectivity is also on board.

You can expand the device's sound by pairing it with a Sonos SUB for even more thunderous bass. If that's not enough, you can add two Sonos ONE speakers for in black or white.

Stefan VazharovSenior Technology EditorStefan is the senior technology editor for BestProducts.com, where he’s been covering the tech industry and testing the latest gadgets since 2015; He previously covered tech products for GSMArena.com and his work can also be found on Popular Mechanics.